Most of us were taught not to lie when we were children. Our parents made an earnest effort to instill in us that it is not okay to lie – even if it is an easy way to get what we want. Why did they do this?
Read moreThat’s a Thing? Snow Volleyball
With the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing slowly approaching, some new sports are ready to be considered for the games, with Snow Volleyball as one of them. I know what you are thinking: come on, that is not a real sport. Well, it is!
Read moreSkidmore’s Career Development Center Summer Funding Available to Students
Skidmore’s Career Development Center (CDC) is now entering its 9th summer of providing internship funding to students.
Read moreAn X-Man's Last Stand, Logan Review
It has been almost 20 years since the release of the first X-Men film, which means that nearly two decades have passed since Hugh Jackman first put on the Wolverine claws. Here is a review on the latest addition to the X-Men franchise!
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Trump's New Travel Ban
Trump’s new travel ban will exempt legal permanent residents and individuals with valid visas, but critics claim that the administration continues to promote hatred and Islamaphobia.
Read moreGeneral Education Revisions Still Require Review
Faculty have put up for vote The General Education Curriculum Proposal, which outlines changes to graduation requirements, on April 7. Despite various strengths, some well-intended sections are worded in such a way that may cause ineffective implementation. The Board recommends that the proposal undergo a clarifying revision, and be considered for approval in May.
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Read moreSocial Justice Month Centers on Community Organizing
March marks Skidmore’s celebration of Social Justice Month (SJM), which advocates for student, faculty, clubs, SGA, and departmental collaboration to formulate one month of social justice events.
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Skidmore Reduces Number of New York Times Subscriptions
For over a decade, Skidmore has purchased 250 online academic passes, accompanied by 250 hard copies of the New York Times, but is now reducing that number to 175.
Read moreFragments: Materializing Thought
If you haven't already, go see Fragments, a thought provoking black box production at JKB Theater this week. It's playing until March 8.
Read moreKim Jong-nam’s Death
Kim Jong-nam, the elder half-brother of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, was murdered in the low-cost carrier terminal of Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Read moreLa La Land Joins List of Oscar Robberies
As many of you probably know, this year’s Oscars offered quite the intrigue with its mishandling of the Best Picture award. While this mistake was appalling — particularly for an event with the pageantry of the Oscar’s — it was not even the most shocking part of the night for the two of us.
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The ISIS Situation
ISIS has continued to lose ground in the past couple of months, as Iraqi security forces press farther into Western Mosul, but their brutal tactics have slowed the movement of Iraqi troops.
Read moreListen, We Need to Talk
Are Packers fans more likely to support LGBT rights when Roy Butler issues a statement of support? Are religious people more likely to support LGBT rights if a reverend comes out in support? Brian F. Harrison and Melissa R. Michelson say yes!
Read moreSkidmore Basketball Sets the Academic Pace in Liberty League
Despite faltering in Liberty League playoffs, Skidmore’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams cleaned up in post-season awards on both sides. The two teams combined to have 9 athletes named to the Liberty League All-Academic Teams for the Winter sports season, which requires athletes who are sophomores or older to maintain a GPA of at least 3.30.
Read moreCampus Bars Are Spreading and Skidmore Needs New Nightlife
Students have, by choice or by force, spent more time on campus or downtown at bars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Despite more students staying on campus, the number of events has declined.
Read moreYiannopoulos and the Debate on Campus Speech
Repressing any speech is equivalent to repressing all speech.Many students are enamored with the idea that everyone should be able to speak, but only as long as that speech does not cause offense or indignation.
Read moreSkidmore Theater Presents: Fragments
Starting March 2, JKB Theater welcomes Fragments to its blackbox stage. Get a quick preview into the show before making a dash to the ticket (on)line.
Read more4.48 Psychosis Review: Look Inside a Psychotic Mind
As a play concerning the broken mental health care system and those affected, 4.48 Psychosis leaves much to be considered and mulled over. Get one perspective with Eddie Godino's review on one of Skidmore theater's latest productions.
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